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Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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To equip student teachers with the ability to define, create and maintain an effective learningenvironment. To introduce students to contemporary approaches in a range of teaching &learning skills. To develop confidence in a range of initial teaching skills through reviews,analysis, demonstration, peer coaching and guided feedback To provide students with adetailed knowledge and understanding of the content and assessment methodology of the Junior Cycle and Senior Cycle curricula in curriculum Science in second-level schools.All students are required to participate in Micro-teaching as part of this module. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1. Describe the content, methodology and assessment techniques of the Junior Cycle and Senior Cycle syllabus in curriculum Science as taught in second-level schools 2. Map an appropriate teaching scheme for the Junior Cycle and Senior Cycle Syllabus in curriculum Science as taught in second-level schools. 3. Articulate and relate the appropriate teaching methods and specific challenges in delivering curriculum Science as taught in second-level schools. 4. Design a range of resources appropriate for use in the teaching curriculum Science as taught in second-level schools. 5. Work in collegiality with colleagues in the interests of sharing, promoting, developing and supporting best professional practice in the teaching of Science in second level schools. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Planning. Lesson and Scheme planning for Junior and Senior Cycle 2nd level teaching with particular reference to aims, learning outcomes, methods and assessment. Skills Development. Introduction to core teaching and microteaching skills including lower and higher order questioning and varying stimuli. General Methodologies. Introduction to general methods including participative learning methods including, role play, group work and pair work, teacher exposition, concept development and teaching texts. Curriculum and Resources. Exploration and analysis of syllabus, Special Education and diversity. Methodologies for teaching science. Practical classes, Inquiry based learning, Problem based learning, integrating ICT into science teaching, data logging, differentiating science, appropriate assessment for science teaching, using media in science teaching (text, video, animations), teaching data representations through science episodes. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Timetable this semester: Timetable for ES572A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of Last Revision | 06-JAN-12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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